What would you do with £8000
18 October 2006, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
Keep it for when you may need it.
I have done this, been flush, bought daft stuff and then regretted it later when I was skint, its amazing how a grands worth of hifi speakers seems like a good idea when you are wedged but complete folly when you aren't, plus like most stuff bought just cos you have the money its worth **** all when you come to sell it because you are skint.
I would say treat yourself to a grands worth of random stuff you fancy, perhaps a holiday if you want to spend a bit moreand that will satisfy the burning a hole in your pocket sensation, put the rest away in a 3 month account with decent interest.
Ever thought of making a charitable donation if you have spare money hanging around ? rather than blowing it of stuff you don't need.
Do you have, or plan to have kids, if so, put it away for them, first car, education, house deposit etc
I have done this, been flush, bought daft stuff and then regretted it later when I was skint, its amazing how a grands worth of hifi speakers seems like a good idea when you are wedged but complete folly when you aren't, plus like most stuff bought just cos you have the money its worth **** all when you come to sell it because you are skint.
I would say treat yourself to a grands worth of random stuff you fancy, perhaps a holiday if you want to spend a bit moreand that will satisfy the burning a hole in your pocket sensation, put the rest away in a 3 month account with decent interest.
Ever thought of making a charitable donation if you have spare money hanging around ? rather than blowing it of stuff you don't need.
Do you have, or plan to have kids, if so, put it away for them, first car, education, house deposit etc
I am married, 3 kids, 1 house, 1 business - I have a 'phat' TV and sound system - 2 paid for cars worth £5k between them [at best] - a couple of grand in bonds, a grand in a trust and £750 in baby accounts for the kids.
I had no intension on blowing my £8k on ****. It is purely there to make money. I would consider a business to be honest. An on line ***** shop or something. Would keep the Mrs happy anyway
Thanks for all the advise guys, especially the Lords
18 October 2006, 05:19 PM
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You could donate it to "Help a London Child"
..mine, preferably
..mine, preferably
25 October 2006, 11:41 AM
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OK. For now I have added to my premium bonds. I will readdress this subject next year
Thanks for all your interesting tips and suggestions
Thanks for all your interesting tips and suggestions
